Victoria Beckham risks being 'pelted with crocodile feet' by PETA

Tuesday 19 October 2010 14:01 BST

Taking a risk: Victoria Beckham has offended PETA

Victoria Beckham will be "pelted with crocodile feet" next month.

The singer-turned-fashion designer has risked the wrath of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with her new bag collection made from crocodile, lizard and calf skins and the animal rights organisation are now said to be planning drastic action to make their feelings known to the star.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "PETA have been on Victoria's back for weeks sending email after email. But it's not as if Victoria is going to the Everglades and strangling the crocs with her bare hands.

"One of the ideas being mooted is that Victoria gets covered in a bucket of animal blood - cow or lizard - at her next UK public appearance.

"Another rather sick suggestion was to pelt crocodile feet at her when she goes to an editor's lunch in London next month. Victoria tries not to surround herself with bodyguards but her security has had to be increased."

Victoria's friends believe the star - who is designing the bags with accessories designer Katie Hillier- is a victim of her own success as her rising profile in the fashion world leaves her open to attacks from groups looking for maximum publicity.

The source said: "PETA know she is high profile and that whatever stunt they pull will garner mass publicity. The fact her bags were so well received at her recent showcase in New York has simply given them more incentive."

Victoria's spokeswoman denied accusations of cruelty and said the British star ensured she adhered to all regulations.

She said: "As with all Victoria Beckham products, the handbags are made to the highest quality and design. These skins sit strictly within the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species regulations and are monitored at every step of production."